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  • Albertsons Specialty Care gets ACHC accreditation

    BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons announced Thursday that its accreditation status for its Albertsons Specialty Care services has been approved Accreditation Commission for Health,  making it the largest national food and drug chain with this accreditation and an in-house specialty care service for pharmacy patients. 
     
    Albertsons said the accreditation would allow the company more industry adaptability, which it says translates to increased affordability for patients and accessibility of specialty care services. 

  • Walmart reportedly shaking up executive team to blend stores, online

    Walmart has made some big changes in its executive ranks, bringing together management of its Web and retail teams.  
     
    The changes, which the chain has not officially announced, come on the heels of media reports that Karenann Terrell would step down as CIO of Walmart Stores on Feb. 24. As reported by CNBC.com, Walmart’s executive realignment includes the following:
     

  • Walgreens Flu Index captures budding flu season by market

    DEERFIELD, Ill.  — The latest Walgreens Flu Index issued Thursday recorded sharp upticks in several U.S. markets, including those markets in Utah, Mississippi, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

  • Walmart CIO reportedly set to step down next month

    Wal-Mart Stores is reportedly losing its top technology executive. 
     
    Karenann Terrell will step down as CIO of Wal-Mart on February 24, the Wall Street Journal reported. Terrell has served in the position for nearly five years.
       
    The retailer, which did not say where Terrell is headed, expects to announce new leadership in technology “shortly,” according to the report.
         

  • NCPA suggests any changes to ACA maintain Rx coverage and pharmacy access

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association on Wednesday reached out to Republican congressional leaders to provide the community pharmacist perspective on repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and potential Medicaid changes, the association stated.

  • Rite Aid Foundation welcomes 219 nonprofit organizations to KidCents program

    CAMP HILL, Pa. — The Rite Aid Foundation on Thursday welcomed 219 new nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellness of children into its KidCents program. Selected by Rite Aid associates and representative of the communities served by Rite Aid, each new charity will receive a $5,000 KidCents grant in recognition of their efforts and participation in the KidCents program, totaling more than $1 million.

  • Following Rite Aid deal, Walgreens will focus on patient care and beauty

    SAN FRANCISCO  — Two things will happen when, as many reports are suggesting, the merger between Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid is approved within the next week. Walgreens will bring to bear an augmented value to its health partners through a significantly greater market penetration. And that same national market heft will benefit the Chicagoland retailer as it breathes a little pizzazz back into its beauty offerings.

  • GNC, Walmart founding members of Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Natural Products Association on Wednesday formed the Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative, bringing together some of the largest retailers of natural products and supplements, including GNC and Walmart, on self-regulating the sale of VMS products.

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